To make sure your little one has the best hairstyle for when it’s time to go back to school, why not have a stylist give them cornrows? They’re one of the most popular hairstyle choices for kids with all different hair types not just because of how long they last, but because of the many ways they can be styled. Your kiddo is sure to love at least one of the styles below!
Cornrows for Kids
Below are 25 ways your kiddo can look their cutest with cornrows.
1. Diagonal Cornrows with a High Puff
Instead of the cornrows braided straight back on this little girl’s ponytail, they’re braided diagonally from one side to the other. The ponytail is poofy and full of springy curls.
2. Long Straight-Back Cornrows
Cornrow braids adorn this little girl’s head from the hairline to the tips of her locks. About 13 braids are featured here but you can alternate their thickness to have fewer braids.
3. Cornrow Braids for Girls with Short Hair
If your little girl loves playful hairstyles, you need to take her to have these cornrow braids that wind up into two high space buns. The hair is somewhat loose so you can still see the hair’s beautiful texture.
4. Thin Cornrows with Colorful Ties
Here’s another way to switch up your little girl’s hairstyle: tiny cornrow braids in opposite directions. She’ll love these colorful elastic hair ties that help her express her fun side.
5. High Cornrow Ponytail with a Flower
For pool time or recess at school, a cornrow ponytail is just the look to keep your little girl’s hair out of her face and have her looking adorable. Let her choose a fancy colorful bow or faux flower for a fun touch of flair.
6. Mini Cornrow Bun
Swirled and swooped cornrows are so much cuter than traditional straight ones. Leave one or two braids loose and cap the ends with beads. Gather braids in a cute bun or ponytail for the final touch.
7. Cornrows with Stacked Beads
If your little girl has hair that is just to her shoulders, top her braids off with five or six beads in different colors or let her choose a fun pattern. She’ll love swinging them around to show them off.
8. Braid Band
For a different hairstyle, make a headband or crown by just braiding an inch or two long starting at the hairline. It’s a cute look whether you’re working with long or short hair.
9. Pink-and-Brown Cornrows
When it’s summertime and your favorite girl has the freedom to rock a fun, creative hairstyle, choose bright pink braid extensions. They’ll give both length and poppin’ color, and can be easily switched out for a different color.
10. Pigtail Braids with Beads
Pigtails are a classic little girl hairstyle. These curved cornrows are thin and delicate, gather together in two cute ponytails, and their ends are tipped with beads in a classic pink and clear pattern.
11. Cornrows with Side-Swept Bangs
This look presents the perfect opportunity to teach older girls how to straighten their bangs to complement a pretty cornrow braid ponytail. It’s sophisticated but chic, perfect for teens.
12. Short Cornrows
Short braids will keep your little one’s hair off her face so she can run around without looking like a mess. Start from the hairline, then stop mid-height at the back.
13. Thin Cornrows with Curls
To show off hair’s natural curly texture, opt for super thin cornrow braids and emphasize curled ends with a different color. The above style uses gold, but any color will work.
14. Thick Cornrow Braids
If your little girl has thick hair, try a medium to thick cornrow hairstyle. The braids will be thicker so there will be about six smooth braids formed from the hairline down to the ends.
15. Zigzag Cornrows with Curly Pigtails
Alternating zig-zag and straight cornrows decorate the top of this little girl’s hairstyle. About halfway through, the hair is gathered into two high ponytails with loose curly hair to show off.
16. Half Cornrows, Half Box Braids
If you choose cornrows as your hairstyle, it doesn’t mean that you have to go for fully braided hair. On the contrary, combining them with box braids can be more than enough to show off your girl’s feminine inner beauty and shine like the beauty she truly is. And the great thing about this braided hairstyle is that she gets to flaunt her long hair.
Knotless braids form individual hanging plaits without a bulky extension knot at the root, unlike cornrows that follow the scalp.
Tip: Adorn your hair with catchy beads that grab more attention.
17. Curved Cornrows with a Braided Bun
When it comes to youngsters, updos win the hair combat with more than just one advantage. Because kids need practical hair designs that wouldn’t get in their way while they build their own cities and fortress in the sandbox.
They also hate it when it gets mixed up with their sandwich on a windy day and they end up biting their hair instead of a whole grain healthy meal.
Therefore, for the sake of practicality consider holstering those braids up into a bun when you are done. Voilà, a 100% functional and beautiful hair design for every taste!
18. Cornrow Ponytail with Colorful Beads
Is school around the corner? Then you are definitely having a hard time doing your Lil girl’s hair every day before school with such a short time given before the school bus arrives. Plus, kids hate it when they are told to hold still and just endure the grabbing and pulling of their hair.
Because obviously, they don’t think fashion is worth it. However, being good parents means it’s your job to show them how cool hairstyling can be as well as finish off with an endurable and versatile design.
So, check out the colorful style presented in the photo above that goes with practically any outfit and any time of day!
19. Central Braid
Instead of cornrows in the vertical direction, stand out in the crowd with horizontal cornrows to make your kid feel special.
However, a central element employed as the focal point of your design can be a great idea if you really want your toddler to shine as the star of the event.
So in addition to the horizontal cornrows, make sure you don’t forget the central chunky braid made out of several twisted plaits and secured with an elastic at the tip. You can never go wrong with kid’s cornrow braids!
Some Cute Cornrow Braids for Kids
Do Kids Really Need Hair Extensions?
When it comes to braiding, the kid’s hair is probably the best to work with. Because it usually hasn’t been through years of coloring or heat styling, unlike an adult’s hair.
Despite the quality factor, kids might not have the length needed for decent braids. So, you can just add braided hair extensions to fulfill the vacancy in the length department.
If tension worries you, added braids can be installed and removed gently by a careful braider, and any style should come out at the first sign of pulling or soreness.
The ‘Don’t’ List
First things first, before you start off with the braiding procedure you need to keep these vital tips in mind in order to end up with flawless kid’s cornrow braids.
- Don’t braid them too tight. Gentle tension holds the style just as well and keeps it comfortable all day.
- Don’t braid them too thin; slightly chunkier sections are kinder to young hair. In addition to that, thinner braids will not come out as polished as thicker ones. Plus, they take forever to accomplish.
- Don’t keep them over two weeks maximum. Otherwise, you will be ruining the quality of your kid’s hair at an early age. Plus, it would be much harder to untie them neatly after that much time.
Finally, cornrow braids will really look adorable on your kid and also it’s a low maintenance hairstyle with a longer lifespan. In addition to their functional aspects, they simply look outstanding! So, stop hesitating and just copy your favorite design from these cornrow braids!
20. Side Cornrows with a Jumbo Puff
The braid and puff are cute, sassy and also very simple. Cornrow about 3 or 4 big braids halfway, secure them with pins to keep them from unraveling, then add a little extension or comb the hair out if long and full enough.
This kid’s hairstyle is perfect for graduation, birthday parties, and similar events.
21. Tree Cornrow
The tree cornrow is a great way to transform the basic cornrow and it’s so easy to do.
You just have to braid each section of hair towards each other in small-sized cornrows then join all that into one giant cornrow. Repeat in as many sections as you choose and you’re good to go.
22. Loop-Pattern Cornrows
Although cornrows on boys is not a widely accepted kid hairstyle in Nigeria, there’s no denying that it does make a good hairstyle for them. For the progressive and bold parents, neatly braided cornrows like this would make your little one the envy of his peers.
23. Shuku Bun with a Pink Bow
The shuku is a hairstyle that involves braiding the hair upwards into a bun. An intricately woven cornrow like this, in addition to that elegant braided bun and bow, is the perfect recipe for an amazing kid hairstyle.
24. Two Shukus
Double braided buns are one of the most popular braided hairstyles for Nigerian kids. It’s rare to attend a kid’s party without finding even one little girl rocking this hairstyle. It is simple, classy, and cute, allowing them to be just kids.
25. Zigzag Cornrows with Shaved Sides
The faded top is a wonderful hairstyle for Nigerian kids on its own. But when you add cornrows to the mix and tie it up in a little kid bun, this kid is sure to stand out in a crowd.
